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Battle Creek
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A free fishing weekend is underway today and will continue tomorrow, allowing residents and visitors to fish on inland and Great Lakes waters without a license or Recreation Passport — local youth can also participate in Take A Kid Fishing events. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ 14-year-old Dakoda Carpenter from Calhoun County received the 2025 Michigan Young Hero Award for her calm actions when she dialed 911 last December during a diabetic emergency involving her bonus father, James Snodderly — receiving clear guidance from Emergency Telecommunicator Christy Kubasiak until help arrived. The award was presented at the annual APCO/NENA conference in Muskegon to honor her quick thinking and bravery. 102.7 WFAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek announced that Capital Avenue NE from North Avenue to Division Street North will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. Monday, June 9 through 6 a.m. Wednesday for new asphalt work following sewer repairs—this closure will block all vehicles including emergency services—and Battle Creek Transit routes will remain unaffected. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness is opening over 80 gyms in Michigan to non-members free until Sunday, June 8 so residents can exercise indoors away from Canadian wildfire smoke. The move gives people a safe workout option+ particularly in areas where air quality is poor. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Battle Creek Country Club, 144 players began the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship on June 6 with 58 breaking par and 15 carding rounds of 68 or better, while Carley Cox Pruette, Samantha Vodry, and Maddie Szeryk tied for the lead with 6-under scores. Local amateur Amiyah Gibson, a Lakeview high schooler, shot a 12-over 84—she will tee off for round two today at 2:20 p.m. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Okemos advanced to the regional finals after a 7-3 win over Battle Creek Lakeview when junior pitcher Sebastian Blair pitched a complete game. The Wolves will face Hartland on June 7 at Novi High School+ they aim to build on their progress in the tournament. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ DJ Wood of Harper Creek was named Enquirer Athlete of the Week after fans gave him 64 percent of the vote, and he set school records by winning the 110 hurdles in 14.15 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 39.24 seconds — his win marks the school’s first two-event state champion since 2003. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run/Walk
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $25-$45 — Compete in a fun run/walk and earn a t-shirt by registering early!
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Summer 2025 Communities of Practice
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Battle Creek Adult Education — Free entry — Enhance best practices in youth development for the upcoming summer season.
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Oaklawn Pink Out the Park Night
6:35 – 9:00 p.m. — MCCU Field — $20 ticket package — Enjoy a night of baseball while supporting women's health initiatives with a special promotional package.
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Cheetah Chase 5K
6:30-10 a.m. — Binder Park Zoo — Registration required — Experience a thrilling 5K race through scenic zoo paths alongside exotic animals.
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Beach Day Painting Party
6:00-8:30 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Enjoy a fun paint and sip session under the guidance of a local artist.
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Michigan State Armwrestling Championships 2025
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday — Watch the best arm wrestlers in Michigan face off in an exciting competition.
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City Kids Day
12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A fun-filled event for families featuring games, music, and activities for kids in Battle Creek.
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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
8 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Battle Creek Executive Airport — Tickets available now — Experience aerial thrills with spectacular pyrotechnics and stunning night shows at North America’s largest air and balloon festival.
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